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cer·vix
\ˈsərviks, ˈsə̄v-, ˈsəiv-, -vēks\ noun
(plural cer·vi·ces \-vəˌsēz; ˌsərˈvī(ˌ)s-, sə̄ˈvī-, səiˈvī-\ ; or cervixes)
Etymology: Latin, neck; probably akin to Latin cerebrum brain and to Latin vincire to bind, tie — more at cerebral, vetch
1. : neck; especially : the back part of the neck
2. : a constricted portion of an organ or part: as
a. also cer·vix ute·ri \-ˈyüd.əˌrī\ : the narrow lower or outer end of the uterus
b. also cervix cor·nu \-ˈkȯrˌn(y)ü\ : the constricted cementoenamel junction on a tooth |